Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 12:51:30
Major
Corrosion Engineering - Cooperative Education
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2019
Abstract
Corrosion resistant materials can be expensive, but usually reduce the life cycle cost of metallic assets. However, negligent sensitization of these materials can lead to aggressive, intergranular corrosion. Using the methodology of the double loop electrochemical potentiokinetic reactivation (DL-EPR), this project investigates different steel reinforced bars and Inconel to determine the degree of sensitization after a heat treatment of 900°C for 2 hours. The purpose of this research is to validate and determine the appropriate test parameters for performing further DL-EPR test in the future. Additionally, the kinetics observed for each sample during the DL-EPR test will be analyzed and discussed. It was found that a DL-EPR solution of 0.5M H2SO4 and 0.01M KSCN was sufficient in facilitating the desired test behavior in Inconel 718, AISI 316, AISI 24100, SS 2205, and SS 2304 samples. SS 2205 displayed the lowest affinity for sensitization (0.18%) and Inconel 718 showed the highest (45.04%) according to the DL-EPR tests performed.
Research Sponsor
Dr. David M. Bastidas
First Reader
Dr. Hongbo Cong
Second Reader
Dr. Qixin Zhou
Recommended Citation
Lynes, Bradley, "Cataloging the Degree of Sensitization via Electrochemical Reactivation for Studying the Corrosion Behavior of Inconel 718, Austenitic, and Duplex Stainless Steels" (2019). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 880.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/880